No Priors: Artificial Intelligence | Technology | Startups
Conviction
At this moment of inflection in technology, co-hosts Elad Gil and Sarah Guo talk to the world's leading AI engineers, researchers and founders about the biggest questions: How far away is AGI? What markets are at risk for disruption? How will commerce, culture, and society change? What’s happening in state-of-the-art in research? “No Priors” is your guide to the AI revolution. Email feedback to show@no-priors.com.Sarah Guo is a startup investor and the founder of Conviction, an investment firm purpose-built to serve intelligent software, or "Software 3.0" companies. She spent nearly a decade incubating and investing at venture firm Greylock Partners.Elad Gil is a serial entrepreneur and a startup investor. He was co-founder of Color Health, Mixer Labs (which was acquired by Twitter). He has invested in over 40 companies now worth $1B or more each, and is also author of the High Growth Handbook.
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Jul 11, 2024 • 26min
The Best of 2024 (so far) with Sarah Guo and Elad Gil
2024 is shaping up with groundbreaking insights from the AI world. Dive into fintech innovations where AI supports small businesses and reshapes services. Explore how AI acts as a creative co-pilot in design, enhancing collaboration. Discover the iterative robotics design process that emphasizes continuous improvement. Uncover AI's potential in artistic storytelling and its impact on education. Finally, learn about the vital role of data quality in building trust and advancing AI technology.
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Jun 27, 2024 • 34min
State Space Models and Real-time Intelligence with Karan Goel and Albert Gu from Cartesia
Karan Goel, co-founder of Cartesia and inventor of State Space Models at Stanford AI Lab, joins forces with fellow co-founder Albert Gu to discuss groundbreaking advancements in real-time intelligence. They dive into their product Sonic, a text-to-speech engine boasting unparalleled speed and quality. The duo contrasts State Space Models with traditional transformers, emphasizing the efficiency of their innovations. Listeners will also enjoy insights on the future of intelligent systems, emotional speech tech, and the aesthetics of tackling research challenges.
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Jun 20, 2024 • 27min
Can AI replace the camera? with Joshua Xu from HeyGen
In this engaging discussion, Joshua Xu, co-founder and CEO of HeyGen, shares his expertise in AI video generation. With a background in AI at Snapchat, he dives into how HeyGen is streamlining video creation using personalized avatars and advanced models. Joshua explains the commercial applications and the company's approach to safeguarding against deep fakes. He also forecasts how AI could revolutionize video production, including future implications for marketing and political campaigns. The conversation highlights both innovative solutions and challenges in the evolving landscape of AI-driven content.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 26min
How the ARC Prize is democratizing the race to AGI with Mike Knoop from Zapier
Mike Knoop, co-founder and Head of AI at Zapier, dives into the fascinating world of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and the innovative ARC Prize. He challenges traditional views on AGI, advocating for a definition centered on a system’s ability to learn. The conversation explores why large language models may not lead us to true AGI, as well as how Zapier is revolutionizing workflow automation with AI. Knoop emphasizes the importance of open-source approaches and the need to avoid premature regulations that could stifle potential breakthroughs.
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Jun 6, 2024 • 36min
The evolution and promise of RAG architecture with Tengyu Ma from Voyage AI
Tengyu Ma, an Assistant Professor at Stanford and co-founder of Voyage AI, shares insights from his journey in AI. He discusses the rise of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture and its efficiency in data retrieval. Tengyu emphasizes how RAG systems are becoming the go-to for enterprises due to their accuracy and cost-effectiveness. He reflects on his transition from academia to groundbreaking work in entrepreneurship and the role of foundational data in AI’s evolution. Expect exciting predictions for the future of AI with RAG!
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May 23, 2024 • 40min
How YC fosters AI Innovation with Garry Tan
Garry Tan, President and CEO of Y Combinator and a seasoned founder-turned-investor, dives deep into how AI is shaping the future of startups. He discusses the shifting demographics of YC founders and highlights the surge of younger entrepreneurs in the AI space. The conversation touches on the essence of fostering innovation in-person in San Francisco. Garry also predicts the longevity of early-stage startups leveraging AI and emphasizes creating a motivating culture at YC to make it a beacon for creators.
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May 22, 2024 • 39min
The Data Foundry for AI with Alexandr Wang from Scale
In this discussion, Alexandr Wang, the dropout founder and CEO of Scale AI, dives into the critical importance of data in shaping the future of artificial intelligence. He reveals how Scale started with autonomous vehicles and has now extended its reach to supporting research labs and government initiatives. The conversation touches on the need for high-quality data to build trust in AI, the complexities of human-AI collaboration, and the challenges of optimizing AI models for better outcomes. Wang also addresses future prospects and the evolution of AI infrastructure.
May 16, 2024 • 30min
Music consumers are becoming the creators with Suno CEO Mikey Shulman
Mikey Shulman, CEO and co-founder of Suno and a Harvard PhD in physics, discusses the merging worlds of music creators and consumers. He shares insights on how Suno democratizes music creation, allowing users to generate songs from text prompts. The conversation delves into challenges in evaluating music aesthetics and quality in AI, as well as surprising use cases for Suno's technology. A highlight is a live demonstration where they create a song together, showcasing AI's potential to revolutionize music production.
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May 9, 2024 • 29min
Context windows, computer constraints, and energy consumption with Sarah and Elad
Dive into the latest advancements in AI, from Meta's innovative assistant to the realm of generative music technologies that could redefine content creation. Discover how smaller AI models are evolving and the implications of device-specific hardware. The discussion delves into the complexities of platform dependencies and the balance between cloud and client-side computing. Energy constraints and geopolitical factors also take center stage, along with fun anecdotes that keep the conversation lively.
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May 2, 2024 • 29min
Cognition’s Scott Wu on how Devin, the AI software engineer, will work for you
Scott Wu, co-founder and CEO of Cognition, is a top coder and competitive programming expert creating innovative AI solutions. He introduces Devin, an AI software engineer meant to complement human engineers rather than replace them. The discussion highlights Devin's user-friendly interface that allows engineers to see the coding process in real-time, improving results. Scott also shares insights on how the rise of AI will shape engineering roles, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and creativity in the evolving tech landscape.
